Dunn-Edwards DE5315 and Vista Paint 7835, ΔE 0.97 apart
Dunn-Edwards Daystar (DE5315) and Vista Paint Golden Season (7835) measure a delta-E of 0.97 apart. Daystar is 4.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 15.5 and 14.9. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Golden Season depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 89.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Dunn-Edwards Daystar and Vista Paint Golden Season are only delta-E 0.97 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Daystar and Vista Paint Golden Season is delta-E 0.97.
Dunn-Edwards Daystar is lighter than Vista Paint Golden Season by 4.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Daystar | Golden Season | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5315 | 7835 |
| Hex | #FFF8DA | #FCF6D9 |
| Light reflectance | 93.5 | 89.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 15.5 | 14.9 |
| Hue angle | 99.4° | 100.5° |
| Color family | tan | yellow |